Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2016)

499 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)

Overview

Papua New Guinea (PNG) became an independent state in 16 September 1975. The Japanese government established diplomatic relationship with PNG on the same day. Since then, Japan and PNG have been enjoying friendly and cooperative relations about four decades.

PNG is currently the largest recipient of Japan's aid among the Pacific island countries. Ministerial visits are also frequent between the two countries.